In 2010, 13 percent of adults in Arizona reported some type of prescription-drug misuse in the past 30 days, as did 10.4 percent of youths, with the overwhelming majority involving prescription pain relievers, according to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.

Saturday, April 26, the Peoria Police Department, in partnership with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, will offer the community the opportunity to prevent the misuse, abuse and potential harm that can come from having these types of drugs in the home.

According to a Peoria police press release, the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends' medicine cabinets.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place at the Police Department's administration building, 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The public can bring unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs and dispose of them in a safe, convenient and responsible way. Participants can dispose of such drugs anonymously.